Young convict Vince Everett, serving time for manslaughter, discovers his musical talent in prison and becomes a rock and roll star after his release, navigating fame and relationships.
Jailhouse Rock has generally received positive reviews.
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Jailhouse Rock was released in 1957 and has generally received positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 199 reviews, giving Jailhouse Rock (1957) an average rating of 69%.
Overall, cinema-goers and film critics broadly agree on the merits of the movie, with critics giving it an average score of 79% and users giving an average score of 78%.
With a score of 69%, Jailhouse Rock is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1957, which stands at 60%.
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